Cherry Hill Beach
Nova Scotia, Canada
Beach breakIntermediate
On the Lighthouse Route of Nova Scotia's South Shore, Cherry Hill is a beautiful, remote beach where Atlantic groundswells deliver consistent surf to a location that feels like it belongs in a different century.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size–S 1.5–2.5m at 12–16s
Wind
NW
Light under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Sep–Mar
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Beach peaks with lefts and rights
Length
50–100m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
- •Why: Consistent Atlantic beach break with cold water requiring experience
Hazards
- •Cold water, 3–14°C depending on season
- •Remote location, no services nearby
- •Strong rip currents in larger swells
Local Tips
- •The Lighthouse Route drives past some of Nova Scotia's most beautiful scenery
- •DesBrisay Museum in Bridgewater (20 minutes) has good local history exhibits
- •The sand here is some of the finest on the South Shore, beautiful even on flat days
Location
44.3167, -64.4833